Gauntlet Gallery — Sandra Chevrier Print Index
La Cage, Ici!
Summary
La Cage, ici! is a 2016 giclée on 290 gsm paper at 24 x 30 inches (61 x 76 cm). It was issued as an edition of 50 standard prints alongside a smaller run of 10 hand-embellished versions, each signed and numbered — a two-tier release structure common to Chevrier's giclée editions.
Why It Matters
The parallel standard and hand-embellished runs make this title a useful study in how Chevrier layered value across a single composition. The exclamatory "ici!" ("here!") gives the cage motif an unusually direct, present-tense address, distinguishing it within the series' typically reflective titling.
Collector Perspective
The standard edition of 50 is the more available tier; the 10 hand-embellished impressions carry the artist's added handwork and command a premium. Buyers should confirm which tier a given sheet belongs to, since the distinction materially affects desirability. Signature and numbering authenticate both variants.
Historical Context
Chevrier frequently paired a standard giclée run with a small hand-embellished sub-edition, and this 2016 release follows that model. Such structures let the artist offer both accessible and elevated versions of the same cage image, a practice that shaped the collector market around her prints during the mid-2010s.
FAQ
What are the two edition tiers?
50 standard giclée prints plus 10 hand-embellished prints, all signed and numbered.
What makes the embellished version different?
The 10 hand-embellished impressions carry additional handwork by the artist over the giclée base.
What size is it?
24 x 30 inches (61 x 76 cm) on 290 gsm paper.
How do I know which tier I have?
Check the numbering and documentation; embellished sheets are noted separately from the standard run of 50.
About the Artist
Sandra Chevrier is a Canadian contemporary artist based in Montreal, best known for her ongoing series La Cage, in which she paints delicate female portraits partially overlaid with comic-book imagery. The superhero panels function as a metaphorical "cage," exploring the pressures, expectations, and idealized roles imposed on women. Her mixed-media works combine painting, drawing, and vintage comic collage, and she has exhibited internationally and collaborated on projects including a notable series with Hendrik Beikirch. Chevrier's editioned prints translate her intimate, layered originals to a wider collector audience.
Collecting Sandra Chevrier at Gauntlet Gallery
How do I start collecting Sandra Chevrier?
Signed, numbered giclee and screenprint editions from her La Cage series are the primary entry point, with hand-embellished editions and unique paintings at the higher end. Look for strong facial detail and clean comic-collage layering. Gauntlet Gallery prioritizes well-preserved impressions with complete signing.
How is authenticity documented?
Chevrier works are sold with documented studio provenance and the artist's signature and numbering. We photograph the exact piece you receive, including the signature and edition details, so authenticity can be verified before purchase.
What drives Sandra Chevrier's value?
Medium (originals and hand-embellished editions over open prints), edition size, iconic imagery from La Cage, condition, and documented provenance are the key value drivers. Unique and low-numbered embellished works carry the strongest premiums.